EMC Design – Product Compliance Engineer

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$150k–$450kPosted Aug 3, 2026

EMC Design – Product Compliance Engineer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We  believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

We are seeking candidates who take pride in driving and sustaining product development through manufacturing.  As an Arista Compliance Engineer, you will engage with Engineering, Platform Design, CM Partners, and other business functions. You will get an opportunity to work with some of the smartest engineering and technical leaders in the industry.  

The total estimated annual compensation range for this position, inclusive of base salary, bonus, and equity, is $275,000 to $450,000. This range is a good faith estimate only. Bonus and equity are discretionary, subject to plan terms, and are not guaranteed components of total compensation. Actual total annual compensation may vary based on employee performance, company or equity performance, company policy, board approval, or similar factors. Please see additional base salary information below.

What You’ll Do 

  • Collaborates with the EMC design aspect of hardware design related to chassis and PCB layout.
  • Develops compliance plans by researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying compliance engineering concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria; adapting and modifying compliance engineering options; developing and evaluating new compliance methodologies; qualifying vendors, components and critical EMC related suppression parts.
  • Organizes compliance program by preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources including test laboratories and equipment.
  • Attend hardware design reviews, provide chassis and board level EMC design feedbacks to hardware development teams
  • Experience with EMC test methodology
  • Performs, creates EMC design guidelines including EMC R&D measurements at chassis level.
  • Expert knowledge of most design tools including Allegro PCB layout tool.
  • Documents compliance by completing approval applications; recording test results; preparing investigative reports.  
  • Maintains engineering team accomplishments by reviewing open issues and action items; coordinating actions; contributing information and analysis to team meetings and reports.
  • Prepares Engineering compliance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing measurement data.
  • Enhances engineering and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS Electrical Engineering or equivalent (in lieu of degree, 3-7 years of relevant work experience)
  • Experience with EMC  regulatory standards  processes related to  launching mass produced Data Center Switches
  • Knowledge of typical regulatory issues, industry best practices, and international approval / certification processes
  • Experienced coordinating team members from multiple disciplines to complete required compliance processes and documentation.
  • Proficient with schematics and board layout reviews with emphasis on providing EMC design guidelines to Hardware design Engineers.
  • Must be proficient  with EMC Standards, measurements, data analysis and deep dive chassis and board level debug Hands on experience with the operation of EMC spectrum analyzer and receiver. 

Compensation Information 

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $150,000 to $190,000. 

Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. 

The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

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Additional Information

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer.  Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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